How To: Look Taller

July 4, 2010

As men, it is said that our height is the biggest determinant of our physical attractiveness. In fact, research has also shown that in many cultures height is associated with social status, hence taller men being more likely to be promoted than shorter men. And if you’re reading this article, the odds are that you are looking for ways to add a couple of inches to your height.

Well, the first thing that you can do is to practice good posture. Start by keeping an upright torso as often as you can. This will make an incredible difference in your height as well as make you look more self-assured to the people you interact with.

But having an ideal posture is not suddenly going to result in your 5’6″ stature reading as 6’2″ (keep dreaming, bud). However, you can appear a few inches taller — if not longer — with the right clothes. Here are six tips for how to look taller.